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The Montana Department of Commerce recently announced that 26 local safety agencies will share more than $1.4 million of grant funding to support tourism-related emergency service projects in rural areas. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Emergency Tourism Assistance Grant Program. Of these safety agencies is the Northeast STAT Ambulance Cooperative which will receive $46,693.08 for the purchase of an advanced monitor/defibrillator to upgrade emergency services equipment. “Emergency services are critical in rural areas of the state tha...
An annual event the community looks forward to year after year, is the Milk River Christmas Store shopping spree, which was held on Nov. 30 at the Milk River Activity Center. With assistance from volunteers, such as the Glasgow High School Student Council, local Valley County 4-H kids and individual community members, kids of all ages had the opportunity to shop for their loved ones. Oftentimes it's hard for kids to truly pick out gifts for their loved ones and keep it a surprise as usually...
Attention Glasgow residents: It is that time of the year again where winter has made it’s appearance. As per city ordinance 18-62 (c) No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any camper, RV or watercraft shall park such camper, RV, or watercraft on any street or alley of this city from December 1st through March 31st. The city wants to thank those who have already removed their trailers. This will aid the city in snow removal this winter....
The American Red Cross came to Glasgow on Nov. 19 and 20 to hold a blood drive at the VFW in Glasgow and then also hosted a drive at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital on Nov. 19. During both drives, the number of units donated exceeded goals, with 66 units donated at the VFW on Tuesday, 47 units donated at the VFW on Wednesday and a total of 44 units were donated at the hospital’s event. During the VFW drive, both days the number of donors exceeded goals for a total of 27 additional units over goal, while the FMDH drive saw three units over g...
Glasgow High School Student Council students were one of the many volunteers during the 32nd Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner held Nov. 28, at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center. Pictured left to right are Kimber Dulaney, Rod Karst, Josie Kemp, Nick Solorzano and Annika Smith getting dinner rolls cut and prepared for the table. In addition to the Glasgow High School student council, several volunteers gathered together to prepare and serve the meal, including Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...
The Valley County Hope Project Festival of Trees 20th annual fundraising event was held Nov. 22, at the Elks Lodge. With a prime rib dinner served with mashed potatoes, glazed squash and finished with an upside down spiced pear cake with caramel topping for dessert, the meal was catered by Doris Ozark and donated by Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Those in attendance for the dinner were served by the Tampico Boys 4H Club and AgWest. Throughout the previous week, and possibly longer depending...
The holiday shopping season started on Nov. 29 with Black Friday and Nov. 30 with Small Business Saturday. Even though the temperatures were in the single digits and snow was on the ground, the community came out to catch all of the holiday deals while also supporting business owners in the community. See this week's issue of the Glasgow Courier for the annual gift guide. There are many ways to shop and support local this holiday season. If you are a current active subscriber to the Glasgow... Full story
Dear Editor, Hats off and Congratulations to Ruth Ann and her Great Volunteers on another successful 30 PLUS years of a tasty Thanksgiving Day Dinner Truly enjoyed the dinner and fun to see so many happy familiar faces, our end of the table enjoyed the food, laughter and it continued onto my sister Sherry's house. We all have so much to be thankful for and Valley County you have one of the best, Ruth Ann who continues her tradition for 30 PLUS years and her Volunteers---- truly amazing how she...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), will adjust hours of operation at ports of entry (POEs) in Montana beginning at midnight, Jan. 6, 2025. This will allow CBP to enhance border security while facilitating legitimate cross-border trade and travel. CBP officers will be deployed to busier ports of entry, enabling the agency to use its resources most effectively for its critical national security and border security missions. These adjustments have been made in close coordination...
Volunteers will be collecting donations for the Block of Bucks on Friday, Dec 6, beginning at 7 a.m. The collection boxes will be at the corners of D&G and the U.S. Post Office. They will be in operation until 4 p.m. All money collected is used to purchase warm clothing for children, infant to 17 years. Caring Hands members, with the assistance of volunteers, oversee the shopping spree on Saturday, Dec. 7. Volunteers are needed to help on this day as well. Any amount of volunteered time given would be greatly appreciated. Volunteers are asked... Full story
It’s Gingerbread House Workshop time. Reservations are now being accepted for the Gingerbread House Workshop on Friday, Dec. 20, at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center. The workshop will be available 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 3 to 4:30 p.m., 5 to 6:30 p.m., and 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per house. Please call the Valley County Extension Office, 406-228-6241, at reserve a house and a time.... Full story
Special Olympics Montana is thrilled to announce the return of the Polar Plunge event! Brave individuals and teams will gather around Montana, to take the plunge into icy waters and support the dedicated athletes of Special Olympics Montana. The Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, 4:30 p.m., near the Busted Knuckle Brewery, Glasgow. The Polar Plunge isn’t just a dip in the cold waters; it’s a fun and exhilarating way to show support of the Inclusion Revolution for Special Olympics Montana athletes. Par... Full story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints would like to invite all who would like to share in celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, with the annual nativity Open House Sunday, Dec. 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. There will also be musical entertainment during the Open House from local musicians. The display of Nativities was first presented in 2015 with community members willing to share their Nativities for the public to enjoy. While we expect to see some new ones, be assured some of the favorites from past displays will also be... Full story
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Through the winter, the Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open by appointment only to see the Center or for a Powerhouse Tour, 406-526-3493. Thursday, Dec. 5 6:30 p.m. - Lustre Grade School Christmas Concert at the school. Friday, Dec. 6 Annual Block of Bucks Collection Day J... Full story
For another year, the Frazer High School has a small but mighty speech and drama team, under the direction of coach Mary Zuchowski. Senior Takoa Old Person participates in Humorous Interpretation (HI) and sophomore Marick Old Person participates in Spontaneous Oral Interpretation (SPOI). So far this season, they have traveled to Sidney, Miles City, Fairview and Circle to compete and both competitors have consistently making it into the Finals and placing in the top six. In the latest competition...
Gayle (Lindberg) Johnson, age 91, of Wolf Point, Mont., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Gayle was born on July 3, 1933, to Guy and Ida Lindberg in Arnegard, N.D., where she spent her early childhood. The family moved to Glasgow, Mont., where she finished her schooling. She traveled to Morehead, Minn., to attend Concordia College and earned an associate's degree. After returning to Montana, she met a handsome young man named Floyd C. Johnson. Gayle and Floyd were married July 19, 1958, in... Full story
John L. Gilbert, 90, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. John was born on July 4, 1934, in Glasgow, Mont., to Charles and Hope (Hall) Gilbert. He was raised in Glasgow, graduating from high school there. During his school years, John held several different jobs, including Markles Store, at the bowling alley setting the pins, and corralling the last of the wild horses around Fort Peck with his father. Immediately after graduation, John began working for... Full story
Craig Robert Duprez was born in Bellflower, Calif., on June 8, 1971. He died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. There will be a celebration of Craig's life around his birthday in June at Fort Peck, Mont. Craig grew up in California attending school in the San Bernardino mountains and continued his education at Orange Coast College. In his 30s, Craig moved to Glasgow, Mont. He worked various jobs, but had especially fond memories of his first job at Sam's. Craig was intelligent... Full story
Larry Anderson, 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at St. Lukes Medical Center in Denver, Colo. There will be a private memorial at the family farm the summer of 2025. Larry was born March 11, 1964, to Dan and Jene Anderson, of Opheim, Mont. Growing up, Larry worked hard on the family farm and played basketball, football and ran track in high school. Larry graduated from Opheim High School in 1982 and went on to study auto body at Northern in Havre, Mont. Larry married... Full story
Dora (Pattison) Radakovich slipped peacefully into her Lord's hands on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, with her family by her side, after a very short illness. Family and friends will gather at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Mont., Thursday, Dec. 5 5 to 7 p.m. in remembrance of Dora. Dora's funeral will be at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, at Glasgow's First Lutheran Church with a grave side service to follow at Highland Cemetery and then a luncheon at the Lutheran Church at 2:30 p.m. Dora was born on May 30, 1926,... Full story
Jessica Scanlan, founder of Montana-based MineLife Media LLC, and graduate of Nashua School, has been named to Women in Mining UK's 2024 "100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining" (WIM100), selected from over 570 nominations worldwide. A Montana Tech graduate and former underground mine geologist at the Stillwater Mine in Nye, Scanlan now leads a company helping mining operations better connect with their communities through social media. "This recognition is incredibly humbling," says Scanlan....
At different times, inflation may be high or low, but, except in those rare periods of deflation, it’s always with us. During your working years, when you may receive boosts in your salary, you at least have the potential to keep up with inflation — but what happens when you retire? As a retiree, what can you do to cope with the rising cost of living? Here are a few suggestions: • Keep some growth potential in your investment portfolio. During your retirement years, you may want to move your portfolio toward a somewhat more conservative appro...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 The weather outside was a bit frightful, but the feast inside was delightful. After the morning's freezing rain melted, 170 plates of traditional holiday meals were served at the 24th annual Valley County Thanksgiving Day Dinner. A melting pot of folks representing this community's diversity – the needy and the fortunate, those with family here and those without, the old and the young – gathered at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center in the American holiday's... Full story
On Nov. 15, Gov. Greg Gianforte said the biennial budget proposal he will submit to the 2025 Legislature will include the largest tax relief in Montana’s history, while focusing on investments in public safety, education and infrastructure. Holding a press conference at the state Capitol just a week after being reelected for a second term, Gianforte emphasized that by electing Republicans to all state and federal offices, as well as retaining GOP control in both legislative chambers, Montanans showed they want conservative leadership in the s...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Nov. 21 show 3,886 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $110 to $129; canner and cutter cows $85 to $110; young feeding/turnout cows $140 to $203; and bulls $125 to $150. 350-399 SC Avg. Wt. 366# Avg. Price 439.98 Top 469.50 400-448 SC Avg. Wt. 429# Avg. Price 376.61 Top 422.00 450-497 SC Avg. Wt.. 474# Avg. Price 358.90 Top 381.75 500-547 SC Avg. Wt. 525# Avg. Price 335.18 Top 352.00 551-598 SC Avg. Wt. 578# Avg. Price 307.10 Top 331.50 600-647 SC Avg. Wt. 619# Avg. Price 303.15 To...
